Involved in a lawsuit concerning the suicide of detainee Crystal R. Bannister in the Caribou County Jail. Allegations included deliberate indifference to Bannister’s medical needs, with claims that Long was subjectively aware of her imminent risk of suicide. The case highlighted issues with jail staffing policies and suicide prevention measures. The Ninth Circuit found sufficient evidence to allow a jury to conclude that Long was aware of the risk, leading to further legal proceedings.
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